1、sanction
(正式)认可,准许,批准
He may now be ready to sanction the use of force.
他现在可能打算批准使用武力
。He seemed to be preparing to sanction an increase in public borrowing.
他似乎正准备批准增加公共贷款
。(对某国的)制裁
In 1935 the League of Nations imposed sanctions against Italy following its invasion of Ethiopia.
1935 年国际联盟在意大利入侵埃塞俄比亚之后对其实施了制裁
。He expressed his opposition to the lifting of sanctions.
他对解除制裁表示反对
。处罚;制裁;惩罚
As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares.
作为最高的处罚,他们可以出售他们的股份
。2、promise
承诺;保证;答应
The post office has promised to resume first class mail delivery to the area on Friday.
邮局承诺于星期五恢复对这个地区第一类邮件的递送
。He had promised that the rich and privileged would no longer get preferential treatment.
他已经保证富人和特权阶层不会再得到优惠待遇
。答应给予;承诺给予;保证让…得到
In 1920 the great powers promised them an independent state.
1920年,列强承诺让他们成为一个独立的国家
。The officers promise a return to multiparty rule.
这些官员承诺恢复多党统治
。